Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Grilled Cheese is a grown up grilled cheese sandwich. This delicious balsamic roasted vegetables, melted mozzarella and fresh shaved Parmesan cheese sits atop skillet-toasted bread. The perfect combo!
Of all the things I WISH I had, a flourishing vegetable garden is high on my list. When Jorden and I were first married, and we bought our first house, we decided to plant a cute little garden in our tiny backyard. We gave it very little attention, and very little space to grow, and yet it completely took off! We had more tomatoes and cucumbers and banana peppers than we knew what to do with….at least back then……
So I guess you could say we were under the false impression that vegetable gardens are easy! That they take very little work……that they basically grow themselves. We took a year off from planting when we moved into our new house, and then decided to go for it. We planted late in the season and did very little “tending” or “watering” or “weed pulling”. Like I said…..we were clueless.
Well, needless to say, our garden did not do well that year. And, in fact, it has never done well since! I’m not quite sure if it’s because of a lack of tending or a lack of sunshine or just an issue with the soil……but I long for the days of fresh garden vegetables. As long as they’re not too much work, of course…….(haha)!
Why? Because this grilled cheese sandwich is my ideal. I could eat it – or a version of it – every day of my life. And the only thing that would make it better is if all those delicious vegetables were straight from my garden! We’re actually thinking of building raised beds this year…..so if you have any tips, let me know! And speaking of tips, here are a few for this sandwich: use good bread, go heavy on the cheese, and don’t be shy with the vegetables! I made mine open face, so it felt a little lighter…..if a loaded grilled cheese can feel light. But however you make it, this sandwich is awesome. Even if you have to buy the vegetables to make it with.
Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Grilled Cheese
Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Grilled Cheese is a grown up grilled cheese sandwich. This delicious balsamic roasted vegetables, melted mozzarella and fresh shaved Parmesan cheese sits atop skillet- toasted bread. The perfect combo!
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped vegetables (I used red and orange peppers, yellow squash, asparagus, purple onion, and portabella mushrooms)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 slices bread
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Toss vegetables in olive oil, salt & pepper and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 Tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Place bread in skillet; top with mozzarella cheese, roasted vegetables, and fresh shaved Parmesan.
- Cook over medium heat until mozzarella is melted and bread is golden brown.
- Drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar as desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 668Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1067mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 17gSugar: 16gProtein: 29g
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Christie @ The Weekday Table says
This looks so delicious. Thanks for the share! I’ve got to say, I’ve always wanted a backyard veggie/herb garden too; it’s truly the perfect place to get fresh ingredients… It forces you to cook seasonally as well- which I love!
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Jess says
This looks delicious, absolutely my type of sandwich! I definitely need to put this on my radar, it looks like a grown-up grilled cheese! I’m with you too as well, I can’t wait to start gardening this spring but after we just got 30 inches of snow dumped on us, I can’t imagine seeing grass again!